surseance

noun2

1. •
   The phase of reaching an agreement with the creditors of a bankrupt company.
2. •
   (no longer used) peace (state of not fighting) or quiet (silence, or calmness)

   • all preachers , especially such as be of good temper , and have wisdom with conscience, ought to inculcate and beat upon a peace, silence, and surseance — 1641